Chargers running back Ryan Mathews helps to run out the clock to seal the Chargers victory during the Chargers football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium.
— Earnie Grafton / UT San Diego

Quarterback Philip Rivers greets Antonio Gates after their hook-up for a touchdown during the Chargers football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium.
— Earnie Grafton / UT San Diego

Woodhead had five receptions for 54 yards and two touchdowns in San Diego’s 30-21 win Sunday. It was the first time in his career that he caught multiple touchdown passes in a game. He added 32 rushing yards on five carries, and because Chargers waived Fozzy Whittaker on Saturday, he handled kickoffs as well.

Given his explosiveness and high football IQ, it’s hard not to be entertained by Woodhead when he steps onto the field. Unless, of course, you’re Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter. He didn't seem to be having much fun.

Woodhead scored his first touchdown when he beat Carter from the slot, reeling in a 26-yard pass from Rivers in the first quarter. He scored his second touchdown in the third quarter, when he again beat Carter, this time crossing the goal line on a 13-yard pass.

Woodhead, 28, said that he was unaware that Sunday marked the first time he had more than one TD catch in a game. That seemed believable. You get the feeling Woodhead doesn’t spend much time looking over his stats.

“It’s a good thing any time I can help my team out, but that could be running, it could be blocking, whatever it is, I’m going to go out and do it,” Woodhead said. “Let’s not forget about the other 10 guys on the field doing their job, because if they’re not doing their job (the touchdowns) aren’t going to happen.”

Heading into the game, Woodhead had just 58 rushing yards 108 receiving yards on the season . Whether Sunday’s performance was an anomaly or a sign of what’s to come remains to be seen.

But walk around the Chargers locker room and talk to the people who see him every day, and the consensus seems to be the latter.

“I can’t say enough about what he’s been able to bring to the team,” said Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. “His ability to run and catch and protect – it’s phenomenal.”